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Intraarticular force distribution in the femorotibial joint is related to knee adduction moment and knee flexion(read the abstract)Karsten Engel, German Sport University Cologne, Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, Cologne, Germany

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Prognostic factors in the causation of recurrent plantar ulceration in patients with diabetes(read the abstract)Roelof Waaijman, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

We are pleased to announce that the ESM 2012 proceedings are now available as PDF file. The proceedings include more than 70 abstracts (podium and poster presentations). To view the abstracts please click here.

This year´s ESM Networking Day will take place in the Rebild Bakker. Transportation from the hotel Radisson Blu Aalborg to Rebild will be provided by bus.

We have organized several tour options at Rebild Bakker which is a central part of Rold Skov, the largest connected forest area in Denmark. Forest mixes with heathlands here in Himmerland which technically is a peninsula enclosed by the Limfjord and Mariagerfjord, and the Kattegat in the east, a part of the Baltic Sea. It was originally formed from glacial soils which were invaded by the sea after the glaciers withdrew further north at the end of the ice age. The landscape is now a mix of gentle valleys and rolling hills in the west changing to surprisingly steep flanks of v-shaped gorge-like valleys in the east (sounds almost like a description of the Grand Canyon, it is a bit smaller though). Rebild is located where these two landscapes meet and offers a variety of leisure activities including biking, walking and running which all are popular activities for this area.

The forest and the landscape were naturally suited for outlaws and folk who preferred to hide away, making their living from rather dubious forms of occupation. The activities of these rogues inspired some Danish writers and more so vernacular storytellers. We will learn about this part of Danish history at lunch and in the afternoon.In the morning, we offer exploring the area in several groups with a choice for intensity levels of your preference. There are 4 different options for you to be managed on foot:

relaxing walk through the area, passing several scenic and characteristic landmarks of the region;

a little more sporty tour through the area around a central check point where you receive instructions and tasks to explore historical sites in the forest;

GPS guided orienteering run, for those who want to get some decent exercise but still find breaks to appreciate the scenery. You may find either the shortest route or gain by doing it faster;

Rebild Big5, a classical orienteering run including high level activity. It will lead you to the five highest points within the Rebild Bakker area. You should clip your tour map at the marked posts – the fastest group will win.

As the Danish summer bears the possibility of experiencing some rain, you should bring clothes allowing for a day-hike in potentially wet and sometimes cool environment. However, we have nice days of up to 30 degrees centigrade as well. The only issue: we can’t predict it so please be prepared for something in between these two endpoints of the climatic spectrum.

Denmark and especially the Rold Skov area are known for good mountain biking. If you prefer to explore this forest by bike we offer two options. Both are guided tours and will bring you along the spectacular sites on your bike:

The technical tour on single tracks and challenging passages, potentially including some hard work

The more comfortable version on gravel roads and gentle forest tracks. Still, some climbing will be required.

Unfortunately, the cost for renting the bikes is not included in the conference fee. The price of renting a bike for the day will be 25 Euro.

After the activities, all groups will meet. Under the large trees in the forest, our robber camp opens its doors for a day filled with fun, challenges and experiences. Enjoy a unique atmosphere at the big bonfire and join in the treasure hunt, ax throwing, lumber jack activities, archery and knife throwing. Or make your own bread on a stick over the camp fire’s licking flames. Robbers roam all day and help to blacken the kids and get into the mood of ancient Danish times. Songs will be performed, entertainment and stories about the spunky rogue from Rold who once roamed the area. We will have a large, rustic buffet with everything a true predator desires. Late Afternoon we will return to Aalborg (bus transportation to Radisson Blu hotel Aalborg). The evening event will include dinner in the Azzurra Restaurant at Nordkraft Aalborg and an art exhibition in the same location.

Oral presentationsOral presentations will be arranged in sessions of maximal 6 presentations. There will be 8 minutes allocated for each presentation, followed by 2 minutes for questions. Please note that the 8-minute time allocation per presentation will be strictly adhered to. The chairs for each session will be asked to stop any presentation that runs over this time allocation.Please prepare a presentation that fits within this timeframe. It is recommended to prepare no more than 8 slides to focus on the key issues related to your research.The conference has been planned with the specific intention to provide many opportunities to further discuss your research with interested colleagues during the breaks and social events. Please use this time to follow up on any specific details related to your work.

Poster PresentationsThis year, for the first time during ESM we offer a thematic posters session. All poster presenters are asked to prepare a 2-minute PowerPoint presentation. The presentation can include maximum 2 slides to convey the core idea and possibly the main result of your study. It is not expected that you present any details or a large amount of information. It is rather expected that you convince the listeners to come to your poster, where you then have time to provide them with all the details and nuances of your work and, of course, discuss your findings. The time for the PowerPoint presentation is limited to 2 min (signal after 1:45).Posters are to be hung up prior to the keynote lecture (8:45 on Thursday, August 2nd); pins for fixation will be provided.

Speaker preparation roomA speaker-ready room will be available to upload your presentation to the Presentation computer. All presentations must be loaded onto this system to ensure rapid change over between presentations. Make sure that you embed any video files into your presentation. The room will be signposted in the conference center.Speakers will have the opportunity to check their presentations on the computer in the speaker preparation room. It is strongly recommended that you don’t use you own computer.

CurrencyThe official currency in Denmark is Danish Kroner (DKR). Usual credit cards (Mastercard, American Express, VISA) are accepted in hotels, department stores, restaurants and taxis. Some few shops also accept the currency EUR but the change is given in dkr.In the city center, in Ved Stranden, you will find a FOREX where to change money, otherwise you will find an ATM in the airport.

ElectricityPower supply is 230 V AC, 50 Hz. It is recommended to have a suitable plug-in for Danish standard when charging your laptop.

Time ZoneGMT (UTC) +01:00

WeatherThe weather in Aalborg in August is normally beautiful and pleasant warm. However, there might be chilly and rainy days. The temperature can range between 15C° and 25C°.

On the workshop day we have organized a bus which will leave the conference hotel, Radisson Blu, in Aalborg City at 07:30 and will transport all workshop participants to the University. The workshop day starts with a tour through the laboratories at SMI which will give you a view of the different research areas and technologies available at the Department of Health Science. This tour will take approximately 1:15h.

You can provide us with topics, questions, or specific applications that you would like to see discussed at the workshops. Please send this information via email to us (
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) by Friday, July 20th.

If you are interested in, please send a mail to Uwe Kersting (
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) so we can get in contact with the organizers, in particular for the match racing activity. Their location is Middelfart but tours can be organized in Northern Jutland. Further information on the activities (2 & 3) can be provided during the meeting.

An exciting scientific program that covers the full range of interests of dynamic load distribution in biomechanics was prepared. In addition to keynote addresses given by four invited speakers, 70 presentations will be presented in eight scientific podium sessions and two poster sessions. The program also includes workshops on a wide range of topics.

Preliminary workshop program is available now.The workshop day will consist of various sessions with different topics on emed, pedar and pliance applications and will provide the opportunity for participants to interact with one or more experts on a specific topic.

Reserve your room at the Radisson blu Aalborg (
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)by May 1, 2012 to receive the special conference rate. Rates will increase after these dates.

We are pleased to inform you that we have extended the deadline for the ESM abstract submission, in order to accommodate requests from the authors. You will be able to submit your abstract until Friday 27 April 2012.

Competitors are asked to outline a scientific project proposal which includes the distribution of load on the human or animal body. The topic area can be freely chosen but the document should be limited to 5 pages only (excl. reference list).

Age limit: Eligible candidates shall not be older than 27 years on the first day of the ESM 2012 conference (birthdate earlier than August 2, 1985).